Home equity loans and HELOCs offer more money at a lower interest rate than credit cards or personal loans. Some of the most ...

Homeowners can tap equity soon after buying if they have 15% to 20% equity. The best rates go to those with more equity, ...

As new reports of brownish tap water trickle in from Ogden residents, city officials have hired a consultant to help them ...

Home equity can provide cheap access to funds for home improvements and increase your property value.

Reasons not to use your home equity Just because you can tap your home equity with any of the methods above, it doesn’t mean you should — even if you intend to use the money wisely, such as ...

If you’re planning to tap the equity you’ve accumulated in your current home, however, Royal recommends taking “a hard-nosed look at your finances” to make sure you’re comfortable with ...

BITTER neighbours locked in a “ridiculous” seven-year row over a tiny gap between their homes have been slammed by a judge.

Is your tap water safe? While the U.S. has one of the safest water systems in the world, the quality of tap water varies from city to city, and boil water advisories or other water-related issues ...

Knowing how to calculate home equity gives homeowners a way to understand their home’s worth — and potentially liquidate it for their needs or wants. Your home equity is basically your home ...

Millions of Americans are tapping their home equity for cash. That can be risky. Consumer Reports explains what to watch out for and how to choose the right refinancing options.

Filtered water starts out as plain tap water. You may already have filtered water in your home by way of a whole-house filtration system, a faucet filter or a water filtration pitcher.